The Ben facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Ben
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| Birth name | Mugisha Benjamin |
| Also known as | The Ben |
| Born | January 9, 1987 Kampala, Uganda |
| Origin | Rwanda |
| Genres | R&B Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | King James (singer),
Meddy (singer), songwriter, guitarist Riderman (rapper) Diamond Platnumz |
The Ben is a famous Rwandan singer and songwriter. His real name is Benjamin Mugisha. He was born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda. He is known for his R&B and Afrobeats music.
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The Ben's Music Journey
Early Career and Moving to the US
The Ben started his music career in Rwanda. In 2010, he moved to the United States. There, he worked with Mike-E Ellison, a hip-hop artist from Detroit. He was even invited to perform at the UN headquarters.
Awards and Hit Songs
In October 2012, The Ben released a song called "I'm in Love". This song was so popular that it helped create a new award category in Rwanda. He became the first person to win the "Best Music Artist in the Diaspora" award at the 2012 Salax Music Awards. "Diaspora" means people who live outside their home country.
In 2021, a Rwandan music video director named Julien Bmjizzo directed the video for The Ben's song "Why". This song featured Diamond Platnumz, a well-known singer from Tanzania.
Personal Life
The Ben was born in Kampala, Uganda, on January 9, 1987. He is married to Uwicyeza Pamella.
The Ben's Songs
Singles
The Ben has released many popular songs on his own. Some of these include:
- Urarenze
- Ese Nibyo
- Amahirwe yanyuma
- Incuti nyancuti
- Wigenda
- Amaso Ku Maso
- I'm in Love (2012)
- I can See
- Habibi
- Fine girl
- Naremeye
- Ndaje
- Vazi (2019)
- Suko (2019)
- Ngufite kumutima (2020)
- Ni Forever
Collaborations
The Ben has also worked with other artists on songs. These are called collaborations:
- Binkolera ft Sheebah Karungi from Uganda
- No you no life ft B2C of Uganda
- Ngufite Kumutima ft ZIZOU AL PACINO
- This is love ft Rema Namakula from Uganda
- Why ft Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania
- Lose control ft Meddy (Rwanda)
- Sikosa ft Kevin Kade, Element Eleeh (Rwanda)
- Best friend ft Bwiza (Rwanda)
Awards and Recognition
The Ben has won several awards for his music.
- In 2008-2009, he was named "Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year" at the Salax Awards in Rwanda.
- He won this same award again in 2009-2010. That year, he also won "Best Male Artist".
- In 2010-2011, his song won the "Best Song" award at the Salax Awards.
